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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Evans, CO
Snow melts over the warm roof and refreezes at the eave. The ridge of ice holds water back until it finds its way inside. Water held behind an ice dam enters slowly and keeps entering for as long as the snow and the ridge of ice remain. Ceilings and upper wall cavities near the eaves are opened where it collected, and wet insulation in the affected bays is removed.
Shut the water off first, then call
Often needed alongside
- Structural Drying
Water that ran unnoticed reaches further than it shows. Drying brings walls, floors and framing back, measured point by point.
- Vacant & Second-Home Water Damage
A leak in an occupied house is found in hours. In an empty one it runs until the next visit, and that time is the size of the loss.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to an Evans apartment left empty at the end of a lease?
Its heat is often set low and nobody runs its taps, so a line along an outside wall can freeze in a January cold snap without anyone knowing. Management should walk empty units every few days in cold weather and keep the heat at a moderate setting.
How do Evans residents in manufactured homes guard the supply line?
By checking the skirting for gaps and making sure the heat tape on the supply line is working before winter. The line where it rises from the ground is where most freezes start, and a loose skirting panel is usually why.
Who should an Evans tenant call if water appears from above?
The building manager, right away, with where and when the water appeared. The unit above may be empty, so its occupant will not be the one to notice. The sooner someone traces it, the less of the building it reaches.
Where these answers come from: the Evans page.